Health & Wellness Blog

While men and women are similar, they are also very different when it comes to health conditions felt by each. For this reason, doctors consider a person’s sex when examining them for potential health issues, as men are more prominent…

A stroke can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you could be talking avidly to the person in front of you, the next minute both of your lives could be changed forever! Two facts that some people…

Mental illness is a life situation that millions of Americans must live with year after year. These illnesses can seem even more hidden than an illness that ails the body. But it is very much real. This can affect a…

Imagine getting a disease before you were even old enough to know what a disease was. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that can either affect the person from birth, or later in life. (Source: Medlineplus) Regardless of what type…

Most people spend a large chunk of their time in the work place, with the majority working 8-hour days. When working longer shifts, sometimes it can be difficult to find the time or motivation to work out and be physically…

Autism is a disorder that affects over 3.5 million Americans, and about 1 percent of the entire world population.[2] With that being said, there are many high costs associated with the disorder, emotionally as well as financially. The Autism Society…

April is the month for spring showers, cleaning and new opportunities. In conjunction with new opportunities is Donate Life Month. For those who do not know: Donate Life Month was put together by the need for organ donations. More specifically,…

April was first designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Child abuse is an unfortunate event that happens every single day to children all around the world. Sadly, it is a situation that many times gets…

Sometimes when a disease mainly affects those who fit into different categories as ourselves, it can be easy to let it go to the wayside and forget about its importance until it’s too late. Unfortunately, among the cancers that attack…

How to Celebrate National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month® and no matter how old you are, healthy eating promotes a healthier, happier life. Is it time to take stock of what’s in your pantry? Created by the…